Lace can be soft and delicate, but when it comes to creating enduring beauty, Noyon Lanka goes above and beyond.
Already a leader in sustainable apparel, the company recently launched Planetones, the world’s first Control Union-certified 100% natural nylon lace-dye solution, long out of the fashion industry. The Control Union certification is called the “Eco Dyes Standard”.
This will allow the brand to better meet the growing demand from consumers and pressure groups for responsible and sustainable fashion and lace that is produced sustainably and ethically.
Noyon Lanka was founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of MAS Holdings, the largest clothing manufacturer in South Asia. The company’s core knitwear collections include premium sports and leisure fabrics, as well as lingerie, sleepwear and women’s technical products. Different types of lace range from luxurious chantilly and multi-directional stretch to high strength and faux lace fabrics. This dyeing innovation brings the industry one step closer to one day having lace garments made with an all-natural dye.
Noyon Lanka’s natural dye solutions are the latest development within the company’s current environmental or sustainability mission, with its existing suite of eco-friendly products including biodegradable and recycled materials, and the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles made from the material .
But the development of natural dye solutions has been a particularly urgent task, not least because the dyeing and processing of fabrics is a major contributor to the fashion industry’s environmental impact. Dyeing is a significant contributor to other forms of environmental impact, including carbon emissions, not to mention about 20% of the world’s wastewater.
Compared to synthetic dyes, Noyon Lanka’s solution saves approximately 30% and 15% water and energy respectively, significantly reduces the chemical load of wastewater and ensures the absence of toxic chemicals.
In addition to Control Union’s “Green Dyes Standard” for Noyon’s natural dye solution, Planetones, the company complies with several other sustainability standards such as Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), Banned Substances List – Level 1, Oeko-Tex and trade certificate. from Control Union.
“This innovation is a milestone in Noyon’s sustainability journey and has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the garment industry,” said Ashik Lafir, CEO of Noyon Lanka. “We are also actively working with other stakeholders in the supply chain to provide them with this solution, which we hope will jump-start the production of clothing made entirely from natural dyes in the near future.”
Traditionally, natural dyeing has created some problems for the fashion industry as no two leaves, fruits, flowers or plants are the same, not even the same type. However, Noyon Lanka’s natural dye solutions come in natural “natural shades” (such as cranberry or achiote), boast color matching between 85% and 95%, and are currently available in 32 different shades. In terms of color fastness, the solution also scored high points – 2.5–3.5 for light fastness, 3.5 for other materials. Similarly, high color repeatability is between 90% and 95%. Together, these factors mean that designers can use sustainable dyed lace without making major compromises.
“While we are proud of this innovation, this is just the beginning of Noyon’s journey,” said Lafier. “With the innovations currently being developed, we are confident that more sustainable solutions can be created.”
Is on the way. Noyon’s absolute emissions were reduced by 8.4% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels, and a further reduction of 12.6% is planned in 2022. The company is currently working to add value to 50% of its non-hazardous waste by supporting recycling and reuse. 100% of the dyes and chemicals used by the company are Bluesign approved.
With manufacturing bases in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and China, as well as sales and marketing offices in Paris and New York, Noyon Lanka reaches a global audience. According to the company, its natural dye solutions are widely used commercially and used by two of Europe’s leading fashion brands, opening up more opportunities and innovation for the industry as a whole.
In other environmental news: Noyon Lanka is collaborating with the Galle Wildlife Conservation Society in Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Forest (East) on a public project to identify species ‘new to science’ given that the first step in conservation is identification.” The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is of great importance to the country.
The Sinharaja Conservation Project aims to identify and publish “new species for science”, preserve biodiversity, create a “green culture” within the organization, and engage the community in protecting the environment.
To celebrate the recognition of these species, Noyon Lanka aimed to create a sustainable collection of natural dyes by naming each color. In addition, Noyon Lanka will donate 1% of all proceeds from the Natural Dye Project to this cause.
To learn more about how Noyon Lanka’s naturally dyed lace can enhance your brand or product, click here.
Post time: Jun-16-2023
